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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.41, 600.72 and 183.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.41, 600.72 and 183.95 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.41 : 600.72 = 183.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.41/600.72 = 183.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.41x = 600.72 × 183.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.41x = 110,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,499.44/400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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